Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
“Light the Night” highlights bike safety in Normal
Area cyclists line up to receive free bike lights and safety checks in uptown Normal Thursday evening. Photo by Sam Thomas/WJBC. By Sam ThomasNORMAL – Cyclists descended on uptown Normal Th...
Sep 01, 2016
Hopkins still not ready for trial
Jason Hopkins is still unfit to face charges of attempted murder.(Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A man facing several counts of attempted first degree murder was i...
Sep 01, 2016
Timber Pointe receives award from AT&T
State Sen. Bill Brady (right) was the one who nominated the group. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiHUDSON – The Easter Seals of Central Illinois Timber Pointe Outdoor Recreation Center h...
Sep 01, 2016
Bloomington auditing former Coliseum firm
Central Illinois Arena Management ran U.S. Cellular Coliseum until March. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – There are new questions about the management firm that ran U.S. Cellular Col...
Sep 01, 2016
Mathy announces bid for Bloomington’s Ward 1 seat
Pictured above is Jamie Mathy, candidate for Ward 1 Alderman. He announced his intention to run in the 2017 election in front of a group of supporters at the Ozark House in Bloomington Wednesday eveni...
Aug 31, 2016
State Rep. Wehrli critical of Madigan remarks on Mautino
Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino is under state and federal investigation. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – One of Springfield’s staunchest critics...
Aug 31, 2016
Bloomington man arrested for Sunday armed robbery
(Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a man in connection with an armed robbery on Sunday.Police say 27-year-old Gregory Hightower is ...
Aug 31, 2016
Lower investment return leads to higher state pension contribution
State pension contributions are rising by more than $420 million because of lower-than-expected investment returns. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Schools, nursing homes...
Aug 31, 2016
Illinois Wesleyan ranked among best colleges in Midwest
IWU was credited for its small classes and knowledgeable professors. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University has found itself at number 10 on Business Insid...
Aug 31, 2016
Congressional candidate Rodriguez questions opponent’s tactics
Junius Rodriguez faces incumbent Darin LaHood in November. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Congressional candidate Junius Rodriguez has questions about some of his opponent...
Aug 30, 2016
